Original Western European Early 17th Century Burgonet Helmet - Likely German Antique Shotguns Early First World War pilots

Early First World War pilots in military aircraft soon discovered that appropriate protective flight goggles were a necessity

New technical training bases included Keesler Field

It still retains its original paint with visible red stenciling still legible

which cycles smoothly without any hang ups

Original Western European Early 17th Century Burgonet Helmet - Likely German Antique Shotguns Early First World War pilotsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely scarce example of a likely German Burgonet helmet, dating to the mid to late 17th Century. This helmet was constructed of a single piece of iron which was heated and hammered into shape. Above the narrow brim is a row of rivets that would have included a band of leather on the interior. This leather band would have been stitched to a fabric helmet lining. Neither the leather nor the liner are